Coast Guard, others search for man in York River, Va.

May 15th, 2018 · Comments Off on Coast Guard, others search for man in York River, Va.

Coast Guard Cutter Frank Drew file photo

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard and other agencies are searching for a man Tuesday in the York River after a jon boat capsized near York River State Park in Williamsburg.

Watchstanders in the Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads Command Center in Portsmouth received notification at about 2:30 p.m. from the James City County Police Dept. that the 14-foot boat capsized with two people aboard.

One person was wearing a life jacket and was recovered by James City County Police and transported to a hospital for treatment.

The Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Two (HSC-22) launched a helicopter crew, and Virginia Marine Resources Commission, James City County Police, Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, and Gloucester Volunteer Fire Dept. all have crews on scene searching with the Coast Guard.

“We’re doing everything we can to work as a team and locate this man,” said Lt. j.g. Brad Miliken, command duty officer for Sector Hampton Roads.